Last week, sitting at an old family friend’s cafe chatting about this and that, my friend (just over 50) noticed a teen walking past on their way out. “How can boys like that?” “Like what?” I asked. “That long hair with mud flaps at the back,” he exclaimed.

I couldn’t stop laughing. Although a funny comparison, unfortunately it was true. The young man was wearing jeans almost at his ankles, long hair, and something that resembled a t-shirt under a grungy, what looked like, a leather jacket. So for those who are at cross roads about today’s fashion and present-ability of our youth people, today, just for you, I have two things to share:

1. AN INSIGHT

It seems like the ‘long hair on guys’ is putting everyone off because it’s “girly.” But I am not sure if people have forgotten than when the ‘forbidden rock and roll’ started taking the youth of the world by storm way back when, the most popular band were loved and hated for their velvet jackets and long hair. Decades later, the Beatles are forever in the history of music. Just a reminder that to those who say times are different these days…

2. TOP TIPS

Fashion will come and go, and almost everyone is prone to it. For those who don’t believe me, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ has an excellent scene where unfashionable Andy makes fun of a belt dilemma at a fashion magazine, and in return gets told the unabridged version of the history of blue garments that stand behind the $2 blue sweater she wore to work that day. Excellent movie. But anyway… Although you can’t force a teen to wear the clothes you want, you can still give them supportive advice and compromise.

A) Be supportive of their fashion choices – if it’s blatantly ridiculous, you can sleep peacefully at night knowing one day when they grow up, they will admit you were right about their ridiculous fashion choices. I still cringe when I think about the VERY WIDE 70′s style Levi’s I had that my parents hated when I was 14 – we all thought we were the ‘schizz’ when we wore those jeans…except now I know we weren’t…

B) If their clothing is blatantly nonfunctional (e.g. jeans around ankles), or unhygienic (e.g. long jeans that track mud around the house like a dirty bike) take them early birthday/Christmas/New Years shopping ASAP

C) Next time you go to the hairdressers, get them to come with you, or get them to have a look at some magazines with hairstyles in there – you may find out that they actually hate their hair
the way it is now.

D) If you attend art gallery opening, shows, etc, ask if the teen wants to come with you – a reason for them to dress up and take pride in their outer-skin, as well as get to know and see people with different fashion styles.

E) Remember your days…laugh about them, share them! My brother used to have long crazy whacky hair, until we went back home to Russia and he saw pictures of my Dad with long whacky hair in his youth (it looked just as ridiculous as my brothers – I swear!). The next day without any of our knowledge, my brother turned up home with a much shorter haircut.

By: Eva-Maria Salikhova

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The Teenage Years represent the transition period into adulthood. Teens start to develop their independence and unique opinions about life’s issues. The fashion trend has changed quite a bit from the days when Indians set up tents in the United States of America. When it comes to shopping, teens like to choose their own clothes and fashions at this time of their life. Sometimes teens and parents agree which clothes to purchase, sometimes they disagree.

Teenage years may be called “Acne Years”. These years can turn into nightmares which many times continue into adulthood. Many products are available without bringing the desired results. We have the products that will eliminate these nightmares.

Helpful in developing identity

Some teen fashion statements are going to be crazy but they might be bearable. If you come upon something that actually covers them, make sure you give them a good eye roll. That might encourage them to wear that style. You might think it looks funny, but at least they are covered. That should be your main concern. You can lay down the law when you see teen fashion that seems to be too revealing, but you may be encouraging them in that direction.

Though teen fashion comes and goes and you can expect the main purpose of these fashions is to make sure they dress nothing like their parents. Teens have a strong need to set their own style, and figure out what their own identity is aside from their parents. That’s a perfectly normal part of growing up, and if a parent does not roll their eyes just a little when the see teen fashions, those teens are going to be confused and they may try something else. That might be a good thing to keep in mind.

Teens have a greater selection of clothes than ever. From running pants and bottoms and outerwear, juniors styles, and jeans, teen clothing and active wear is a great way to live your youth.

By: Dr John Anne

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Fashion plays a major role in today’s life it is also involved youth life. What is the latest fashion, every youngster exited to know about it? They try to develop them like that fashion. What is mean by fashion? The term fashion usually applies to a current mode of expression, but quite often applies to a personal mode of expression that may or may not hold to prevailing ideals. There are many problems on fashion related issues.

1. What to Wear on First Day of School:

Don’t stress about first day fashion. It is the major issue of teenage fashion. Student should use neat and clean clothes and well maintained dressing.

2. How to Shop

the teenagers need to shop their clothes with their parents.

3. Teen Online shopping sites!

There are various online websites related to clothing’s and they also give new fashion details on their site.

4. Genius DIY projects

turn those ugly jeans into a darling mini or custom-looking jeans with these cool DIY projects.

5. Learn the lingo: Teen style glossary

simple looking is the best style. But there are many teenagers who don’t want to be so. No need to fret: our teen fashion glossary will help you out on the sly!

6. Teen fashion stats

Teenage celebrities have serious fashion smarts! Use attractive clothes in parties.

7. Teen guy essentials

Teen guys need fashion, too! Check out our must-have list of teen guy wardrobe essentials including the jeans, cargos and Ts you should have in your closet to always looked cool.

By: Rajesh Kumar Soni

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